Family and Domestic Violence
Family and Domestic Violence
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23 July 2022
The Salvos assist women like Elena to work through their trauma, embark on the road to recovery, and rebuild their lives. After experiencing care and compassion from the Salvos, Elena* is now a guiding light to domestic violence survivors. Words Elena Growing up as the oldest child in a European family, I was taught to be seen and not heard, to do as I was told, to suppress every negative em...
26 June 2022
Fleeing domestic violence is not always simple or an easy process for victim-survivors. After escaping domestic violence with the help of the Salvos, Sepideh* now delights in working with the fragile ...
3 June 2022
Melanie Cop, front, shares Forest Therapy with a group of colleagues. More than simply a walk in the bush Words Melanie Cop Around three years ago, I was working in a highly stressful role. I was func...
18 May 2022
Unique program helps teens navigate challenging relationships Words Dawn Volz and Simone Worthing Recognising the uncertainty and pitfalls of teenage years, Love Bites is a respectful relationship edu...
6 May 2022
Physical and emotional security help those like Gemma and Lily, to thrive and to rebuild their lives. Gemma’s* joy at the birth of her baby daughter was shattered when soon afterwards her partn...
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5 May 2022
Together we can end domestic violence Words Petra Jenkins The bystander effect is a phenomenon where the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person in crisis. In...
22 March 2022
Subordination of anyone is not part of God’s plan for human relationships (photo jr-korpa@Unsplash) Words Star Conliffe “I didn’t want his sympathy, I wanted him to use his power ...
22 March 2022
Becoming part of the Salvos ‘family’ has empowered Yas to build a new life after years of family violence Words Yas* I was born in the Middle East, where I met my now ex-husband, A...
22 March 2022
Highlighting the rights of women to a life free from violence Over the coming months, Salvos Magazine will feature different people from all walks of life who are part of the varied work of the Salvos...